There are 25 Courts in Rhode Island, serving a population of 1,056,138 people in an area of 1,034 square miles. There is 1 Court per 42,245 people, and 1 Court per 41 square miles.
The state of Rhode Island is ranked 38th in Courts per capita, and 4th in Courts per square mile.
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Rhode Island Appellate Courts
Court Name: Rhode Island Supreme Court
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Providence
Number of Judges: 5
| Court Name | Source of Authority | Geographic Jurisdiction | Number of Judges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island District Court | State Legislation | Statewide | 15 |
| Rhode Island Family Court | State Legislation | Statewide | 18 |
| Rhode Island Municipal Court | Local Legislation | Statewide | - |
| Rhode Island Probate Court | Local Legislation | City or Town | - |
| Rhode Island Superior Court | State Legislation | Statewide | 25 |
| Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal Court | State Legislation | Statewide | - |
| Rhode Island Workers Compensation Court | State Legislation | Statewide | - |
| Court Type | Geographic Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Drug Courts | Statewide |
| Domestic Violence Courts | Statewide |
| Mental Health Courts | Statewide |
| Veterans Courts | Statewide |
| Re-Entry Courts | Statewide |
| Teen Courts | Statewide |
| Sexual Violent Predator | Statewide |
| Juvenile Drug | Statewide |
| Truancy | Statewide |
| Family Treatment Drug Courts | Statewide |
| Gun | Statewide |
| Small Claims | Statewide |
| Landlord/Tenant Courts | Statewide |
| Convicted Felons Disqualified | Yes |
| English Required | Yes |
| Residency Requirement | County Resident: 0 Days, State Resident: 0 Days, Registered Voter |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Time Since Prior Jury Service | 3 years |